Dana 60 Kingpin steering knuckle & arms that tie together?

Greg · Feb 26, 2023

I want to upgrade the knuckles on my Ford kingpin D60 with aftermarket knuckles.

I'll be running a 2.75 PSC DE cyl and want to double sheer the mount, by running a steering arm that lines up with the knuckles TRE hole, so I can run a long bolt with spacers thru the steering arm & knuckle making for a (hopefully) stronger steering setup. Anyone know of a high steer arm that lines up like that?

Greg · Feb 26, 2023

Looks like Artec makes arms that you need to have machined, to line up with the knuckle hole. This should do! (currently sold out though)

ALUMINUM Ultimate 60 High Steer Arms - Pair - 6 bolt with Keyway

HOW DO WE MAKE THE BEST HIGH STEER ARM BETTER?MAKE IT STRONGER, LIGHTER AND FASTER FROM 7075 ALUMINUM The Next Generation of Artec Ultimate High Steer Arms has arrived. Now our arms are CNC machined from Billet 7075 High Strength Aluminum for a stronger and yet 1/3 of the the weight of steel...

artecindustries.com

They only work with the Solid Axle Industries knuckles, with the keyed design.

Pair of D60 Kingpin Outer Steering Knuckles (Chevy/Dodge)

Price is per PairFeatures Cast from high strength nodular iron. Designed with increased webbing and material thicknesses in critical areas. 6 tapped holes and machined key for high shear loads. Designed to work with all kingpin inner knuckles. Includes spindle studs and locknuts. Benefits Allows...

solidaxle.com

About $1000 for aftermarket knuckles and arms, I think that'll work.

Pile of parts · Feb 26, 2023

That would be my only advice, look for something keyed. I really need to go full hydro and will do the same.

Greg · Feb 26, 2023

Pile of parts said:
That would be my only advice, look for something keyed. I really need to go full hydro and will do the same.

Yeah, it's one of those things that needs to be done right! Keyed knuckles and arms are a wise investment IMO.

I'm hoping I'll get all the strength I need between the keyed arms and a double sheer mount connecting the arm & knuckles, while keeping the steering ram a little lower, for maximum uptravel.

Ashcat · Feb 26, 2023

It’s a bummer that four wheel supply closed shop or at least discontinued the high steer arm side of the shop. He offered any configuration at good prices

YROC FAB. · Feb 26, 2023

Ashcat said:
It’s a bummer that four wheel supply closed shop or at least discontinued the high steer arm side of the shop. He offered any configuration at good prices

look whos back from the dead. sup dawg. I love my four wheel supply arms and solid knuckles.

Ashcat · Feb 26, 2023

I lurk occasionally

YROC FAB. · Feb 26, 2023

Ashcat said:
I lurk occasionally

Still working on fords?

Asbjorn · Feb 27, 2023

I’d say the keyed setup is well worth it. Sheared highsteer studs on the trail is no fun, I’ve had to deal with it before.

I have heard some feedback that the aluminum arms don’t hold up well, but that’s Internet lore.

I have the Solid keyed knuckles and arms. Currently not double shear, but if I want to (probably will at some point), I’d just weld some tabs onto the arms for the tie-in bolt.

Greg · Feb 27, 2023

Asbjorn said:
I’d say the keyed setup is well worth it. Sheared highsteer studs on the trail is no fun, I’ve had to deal with it before.

I have heard some feedback that the aluminum arms don’t hold up well, but that’s Internet lore.

I have the Solid keyed knuckles and arms. Currently not double shear, but if I want to (probably will at some point), I’d just weld some tabs onto the arms for the tie-in bolt.

I would definitely prefer steel arms myself, but I haven't seen any other options beyond the Aluminum Artec arms.

Asbjorn · Feb 27, 2023

Greg said:
I would definitely prefer steel arms myself, but I haven't seen any other options beyond the Aluminum Artec arms.

These look nice, and I believe Ballistic has been doing decent on their order fulfillment. Spendy though…

Or something like these on existing arms (kind of what I plan to do)

mbryson · Feb 27, 2023

Wonder who they stole that design from ?

(whoops, did I type that?)

Mouse · Feb 27, 2023

Crane makes some options

Tacoma · Feb 27, 2023

Summit Machine made the only decent, true double-shear arms, but the last set they made was really, REALLY expensive. They are not a production item and I would hazard a guess that they would rather not do them again. Very long machine time.

Keyed knuckles should really be machined to match, or the keyway isn't doing all it could to resist shear. If I remember, Offroad Design has or had a keyed option for their steering arms-- but it's the metal-to-metal fit that does most of the work. Their arms also have a 5th bolt hole for Reid arms.
Crane and Reid make awesome products. I wouldn't trust anything Ballistic does.

STAG · Feb 27, 2023

Asbjorn said:
These look nice, and I believe Ballistic has been doing decent on their order fulfillment. Spendy though…
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I had these on my YJ Unlimited build and honestly I was really unimpressed with the machining QC from Ballistic. Granted this was about 11 years ago so I’m sure it would be different now but basically the whole thing was just chattered surface and inside the spring pocket was chips that were melted/fused into the surface. I can’t believe they sent them out the door like that.

Greg · Mar 10, 2023

Greg said:
Looks like Artec makes arms that you need to have machined, to line up with the knuckle hole. This should do! (currently sold out though)

ALUMINUM Ultimate 60 High Steer Arms - Pair - 6 bolt with Keyway

HOW DO WE MAKE THE BEST HIGH STEER ARM BETTER?MAKE IT STRONGER, LIGHTER AND FASTER FROM 7075 ALUMINUM The Next Generation of Artec Ultimate High Steer Arms has arrived. Now our arms are CNC machined from Billet 7075 High Strength Aluminum for a stronger and yet 1/3 of the the weight of steel...

artecindustries.com

They only work with the Solid Axle Industries knuckles, with the keyed design.

Pair of D60 Kingpin Outer Steering Knuckles (Chevy/Dodge)

Price is per PairFeatures Cast from high strength nodular iron. Designed with increased webbing and material thicknesses in critical areas. 6 tapped holes and machined key for high shear loads. Designed to work with all kingpin inner knuckles. Includes spindle studs and locknuts. Benefits Allows...

solidaxle.com

About $1000 for aftermarket knuckles and arms, I think that'll work.

Unfortunately, Artec has those aluminum steering arms on backorder and they won't be available for a month or so. I'd rather not wait on parts...

Anyone know of another keyed steering arm and aftermarket knuckle combo that will allow you to connect the high steer arm to the knuckle?

I looked at Crane and Solid Axle Industries with no luck.

Greg · Mar 10, 2023

Also... found this on the passenger side knuckle that was on the Speed Goat. I'm lucky it didn't break on the trail... 😳

Tacoma · Mar 11, 2023

I think you'd be alright with Reids and ORD arms, they're not breaking them, and they're not easy on their stuff either. And that stuff is always in stock.

Greg · Mar 11, 2023

Tacoma said:
I think you'd be alright with Reids and ORD arms, they're not breaking them, and they're not easy on their stuff either. And that stuff is always in stock.

I don't see any arms from ORD that will work with a double sheer setup. I like the idea of a keyed knuckle and arm combo, but I think you're right... quality aftermarket knuckles in double sheer should keep everything happy and unbroken.

TMR Customs has some pretty sweet STEEL double sheer arms that would be perfect with aftermarket knuckles.

Dana 60 Double Shear High Steer Arm - KING PIN

The strongest Dana 60 King Pin High Steer Arms on the planet! Wide enough to be used in "Double Shear" with our available "Knuckle Tie-In Kit", or you can customize them in any way that best suits your build! These are steel arms, NOT aluminum! 10 years ago we made 7075 aluminum arms. They were...

www.tmrcustoms.com

Hickey · Mar 11, 2023

Greg said:
I don't see any arms from ORD that will work with a double sheer setup. I like the idea of a keyed knuckle and arm combo, but I think you're right... quality aftermarket knuckles in double sheer should keep everything happy and unbroken.

TMR Customs has some pretty sweet STEEL double sheer arms that would be perfect with aftermarket knuckles.

Dana 60 Double Shear High Steer Arm - KING PIN

The strongest Dana 60 King Pin High Steer Arms on the planet! Wide enough to be used in "Double Shear" with our available "Knuckle Tie-In Kit", or you can customize them in any way that best suits your build! These are steel arms, NOT aluminum! 10 years ago we made 7075 aluminum arms. They were...

www.tmrcustoms.com

Mine have been dual shear like the TMR setup for about 12 years with zero problems. I don’t think a keyed knuckle is as important as the dual shear. It spreads the load across a lot more area.

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